After losing a court action concerning constructor liability, Comet Unique went into liquidation and reappeared as Unique Paragliders (1998). Not the first time Ernst Steeger’s company has changed its name.
1998: Am Geschwandt 293, A-6100 Seefeld, Austria.
Long Island NY
USA
Built the Union Rotorplane NX772N in 1931.
UNC Helicopter were previously Williams Helicopters.
1995: 1101 Valentine Extension, Ozark, Alabama 36360, USA.
produced modified Bell UH-1
1957: (Raymond E) Umbaugh Aircraft Corp
Ocala FL.
USA
Designed by Raymond Umbaugh in 1959 after he had built and sold several examples of single-seat cabin developments of the Bensen Gyro-Copter, Umbaugh Aircraft developed the Umbaugh Model 18 two-seat, jump-start autogyro which first flew in 1959. Limited production followed, including five aircraft assembled and tested by the Fairchild Corporation in 1960.
Had moved to Hagerstown MD, USA, but in 1962 ended operations.
In 1964 Air & Space Underwriters Inc, Munice, Ind, took over assets of the defunct Umbaugh Aircraft Corp in Florida, and moved production tooling to Munice where assembly of Umbaugh 18 gyroplane was to be completed. Air & Space drposited $350,000 with the Tamps Federal Court to pay outstanding claims, with another $100,000 set for another date.
In 1965 production of the U-18 was taken over by Air & Space Manufacturing and the aircraft was redesignated Air & Space U- 18A.
1995-8: 300-D Airport Rd, Mascouche, Quebec J7K 3C1, Canada.
2009: Ultravia Aero, Inc. 152A Industriel. Gatineau QB J8P 7G7 Canada
After Ultravia’s bankcruptcy Ballard Sport Aircraft Ltd bought all the assets related to the Pelican kit planes.
1982: Ultrasports, Truleigh Sands Buildings, Truleigh Manor Farm, Edburton, near Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9LL, Great Britain.
Trike builder
Starting balloon flying in 1978 with a used balloon, after this they designed and built a much bigger balloon for an expedition to Africa. This trip in 1980, lasting 11 months, involved 40 flights and was from Zanzibar (Tanzania) to Kisiangani (Zaire). After this trip they started designing and building an Ultralight aircraft and created Ultramagic S.A. However during the Ultralight period, news had spread about the building of a balloon for the Africa adventure and more and more people started asking if they could build one for them. They had the experience of building balloons still had the sewing machines and had the Aeronautical organisation, so for strategic reasons, Ultramagic Ultralights became Ultramagic Balloons. This was the beginning and they have now built hundreds of balloons including many special shapes.
The annual production has now increased to between 80 and 100 balloons with approximately 80% being for export. Exporting to every part of the world including Japan, North America, South America, Europe and of course where it all began, Africa. In 1993 Ultramagic Balloons started a division for cold air inflatables which quickly became successful with over 4000 built. The annual production of inflatables is averaging over 500.
2012: Ultramagic, SA: Aeròdrom Gral. Vives, Apt. 171 – 08700 Igualada, Barcelona, Spain
1998:
Via Mazzini 35
I-25025 Bassano Bresciano
Italy
UL builder
Ultralite Soaring was founded by Bruce Gray, who began his activities in ultralight aviation by building undercarriages for Quicksilver hang gliders. In 1983, this company offers a full range of machines which share the name Wizard and all are of similar configuration and technology. This variation on a theme allows the aircraft to be modified to suit the requirements of the owner. The range begins with the basic model, the weight shift Wizard W4 (often known as Wizard I), and encompasses next the hybrid control Wizard J 2, then the three axis Wizard J 3, fourthly the Sky Tractor agricultural aircraft and finally the Wizard T 38 two seater, all the others being solo machines. All machines of types W 1, J 2 and J 3 can be fitted with a variety of engines, principally Yamaha, Rotax or Kawasaki, though there are also some Zenoah and Lloyd engined aircraft around. Ultralite Soaring tends to give the aircraft title a suffix to indicate the engine used, so that for example a Wizard W 1 with Yamaha engine becomes a W 1Y, while a Kawasaki engined J 3 is dubbed Wizard J 3K. The standard engine mounts suit various power packs and engine changes can be made in under 5 min, using complete assemblies as sold by the company, which include propeller, reduction drive, fuel tank and (where applicable) electric start and battery.
1983: Ultralite Soaring (US) Inc, 3411 NE 6th Terrace, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064, USA.
1982: Ultralight Aviation Systems, 23 Hertford Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside, Great Britain.
Trike builder
All Aero 